We all do it. We take a sip, crinkle our nose, and think, “Eh, still tastes okay.” That’s not how filters work, friend.
By the time you taste something off, the filter has been dead for weeks. It’s like your car making a weird noise—oh, great, now it’s a $1,000 problem. Don’t wait for the taste.
Instead, look for flow rate. Is your water coming out slower than a snail on a coffee break? That’s your filter screaming for a replacement.
Let’s Talk About That Frigidaire/Pitcher Filter You Forgot About
Oh, the Brita pitcher. The hero of college dorms and sad office break rooms. Those little guys need love too.
Most pitcher filters last about 40 gallons or two months. But if you live in a dusty old apartment, cut that to one month. Seriously, the dust in old pipes is a filter’s nightmare.
And if you never clean your pitcher? Just throw the whole thing away. I’m not joking.
